Vanuatu national under-20 football team

Vanuatu U20

Association

Vanuatu Football Federation

Confederation

OFC (Oceania)

Head coach

Etienne Mermer

Captain

Jacky Ruben

Most caps

Seiloni Iaruel, Kevin Shem & Jean Kaltak (9)

Top scorer

Jean Kaltak (9)

FIFA code

VAN

First colours

Second colours

First international

Tahiti 2 - 1 New Hebrides

(Papeete, French Polynesia; December 8, 1974)

Biggest win

American Samoa 0 - 15 Vanuatu

(Apia, Samoa; August 19, 1998)

Biggest defeat

Fiji 11 - 0 Vanuatu

(Suva, Fiji; October 1, 1994)

World Cup

Appearances

OFC U-20 Championship

Appearances

13 (1974), (1988), (1990), (1992), (1994), (1998), (2001), (2002), (2005), (2007), (2011), (2013), (2014)

Best result

Second (2014)

The Vanuatu national under-20 football team is the national U-20 team of Vanuatu and is controlled by the Vanuatu Football Federation.

History

The Vanuatu national under-29 football team took 5 times part on a tournament (1995, 2005, 2009, 2011 and 2013) and the best result was in 2005 when the team reached the final but unfortunately they lost it against Australia. In 2014 the team got the best result with a second place.

Competition record

OFC

The OFC Under 20 Qualifying Tournament is a tournament held once every two years to decide the only qualification spot for Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) and representatives at the FIFA U-20 World Cup.

OFC U-20 Championship
Year	Round	Pld	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	Pts
1974	Group Stage	3	0	1	2	3	7	-4	1
1978
1980
1982
1985
1987
1988	Group Stage	2	0	0	2	2	8	-6	0
1990	Group Stage	4	2	0	2	4	10	-6	4
1992	Group Stage	4	1	1	2	4	9	-5	3
1994	4th Place	4	2	0	2	6	6	0	6
1997
1998	Group Stage	3	1	0	2	15	9	+6	3
2001	Group Stage	5	4	0	1	23	4	+19	12
2002	Group Stage	2	0	1	1	2	4	-2	1
2005	4th Place	5	3	0	2	12	15	-1	9
2007	Group Stage	6	1	2	3	8	17	-9	5
2008
2011	4th Place	5	4	0	1	19	5	+14	12
2013	3rd Place	4	2	0	2	12	7	+5	6
2014	2nd Place	5	3	2	0	11	4	+7	11
Total	12	47	20	5	22	110	101	+9	62

Group stage

The group stage fixtures were announced on 7 May, with the games scheduled as a round-robin tournament.^[1]


Team	Pld	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	Pts
Fiji	5	4	1	0	13	3	+10	13
Vanuatu	5	3	2	0	11	4	+7	11
New Caledonia	5	3	0	2	17	5	+12	9
Solomon Islands	5	1	1	3	7	7	0	4
Papua New Guinea	5	1	1	3	6	13	−7	4
American Samoa	5	0	1	4	1	23	−22	1

History matches

2014

23 May 2014 2014 OFC U-20 Championship	Vanuatu	1–0	New Caledonia	Suva, Fiji
17:00	Justin Koka 66'	Report		Stadium: ANZ Stadium Referee: Nelson Sogo (Solomon Islands)

25 May 2014 2014 OFC U-20 Championship	Solomon Islands	0–0	Vanuatu	Suva, Fiji
14:30		Report		Stadium: ANZ Stadium Referee: Averii Jacques (Tahiti)

27 May 2014 2014 OFC U-20 Championship	American Samoa	0–4	Vanuatu	Suva, Fiji
19:30 UTC+12		Report	Bong Kalo 15' Alex Saniel 41' Kersom Kalsong 56', 67'	Stadium: ANZ Stadium Referee: Ravinesh Behairi (Fiji)

29 May 2014 2014 OFC U-20 Championship	Vanuatu	2–2	Fiji	Suva, Fiji
17:00 UTC+12	Bong Kalo 22' Kerry Iawak 57'	Report	Nickel Chand 25' Jale Dreloa 40'	Stadium: ANZ Stadium Referee: Averii Jacques (Tahiti)

27 May 2014 2014 OFC U-20 Championship	Papua New Guinea	2–4	Vanuatu	Suva, Fiji
19:30 UTC+12	Goshen Donna 15' (o.g.) Papalau Awele 62'	Report	Kersom Kalsong 42', 63' Tony Kaltak 89', 90+3'	Stadium: ANZ Stadium Referee: George Time Solomon Islands)

2014 OFC U-20 Championship

Waivui

Thomas

Lency

Donna

Kalsrap

Ruben

Kalo

Bule

Koka

Frank

Kaltak

Vanuatu's starting line-up against New Caledonia, OFC U-20 Championship 2014

Current Technical Staff

Position
Head coach	Etienne Mermer
Assistant coach	Anthony Pisano
Teammanager	Tom Philip
Goalkeeping coach	Obed Jimmy
Physio	Albert Kaipam
Media Officer	Harry Atisson

Pre-squad for the 2016 OFC U-20 Championship in September

Caps and goals as of 3 February 2016.

Pos.	Player	Date of birth (age)	Caps	Goals	Club
1GK	Andreas Duch	(1998-10-12) 12 October 1998	0	0	Spirit 08
1GK	Ricky Dick	(1998-10-17) 17 October 1998	0	0	Shepherds United
1GK	Daniel August		0	0	Teouma Academy

2DF	Goshen Donna	(1997-06-07) 7 June 1997	3	0	Amicale
2DF	Jason Thomas	(1997-01-20) 20 January 1997	4	0	Phnom Penh Crown
2DF	Joseph Iaruel	(1998-01-25) 25 January 1998	0	0	St Peter's College
2DF	Alex August	(1999-01-19) 19 January 1999	0	0	Teouma Academy
2DF	William Kai	(1999-12-22) 22 December 1999	0	0	Teouma Academy
2DF	Gayson Boaga		0	0	Teouma Academy
2DF	Chris Bani	(1997-07-15) 15 July 1997	0	0	Torba United
2DF	Loic Bule		0	0	Teouma Academy
2DF	Zolostino Tanghwa	(1999-01-09) 9 January 1999	0	0	Teouma Academy
2DF	Jeffrey Tasso	(1998-08-24) 24 August 1998	0	0	Teouma Academy
2DF	Gregory Patrick	(1998-04-30) 30 April 1998	0	0	Teouma Academy

3MF	Frederick Massing	(1998-09-11) 11 September 1998	0	0	Teouma Academy
3MF	William Edison	(1998-06-03) 3 June 1998	0	0	Teouma Academy
3MF	Bong Kalo	(1997-01-18) 18 January 1997	5	2	Tafea
3MF	Godin Tenene		0	0	Spirit 08
3MF	Abednigo Sau	(1998-07-28) 28 July 1998	0	0	Teouma Academy
3MF	Max Uguna	(1998-05-21) 21 May 1998	0	0	Teouma Academy
3MF	Ronaldo Wilkins	(1999-12-30) 30 December 1999	0	0	Wellington Phoenix
3MF	Jayson Timatua	(1998-12-27) 27 December 1998	0	0	Shepherds United
3MF	Harisson Isaac		0	0	Teouma Academy
3MF	Vatu Kalsale	(1997-12-06) 6 December 1997	0	0	Sia-Raga
3MF	Sedeck Melky		0	0	Teouma Academy
3MF	Jesta Iatika		0	0	Teouma Academy

4FW	Xavier Johnny	(1998-09-25) 25 September 1998	0	0	Teouma Academy
4FW	Sylvain Worworbu	(1998-08-17) 17 August 1998	0	0	St Peter's College
4FW	Derek Bule	(1998-03-16) 16 March 1998	0	0	Teouma Academy
4FW	Ruben Manium		0	0	Teouma Academy
4FW	Thimoty Shem		0	0	Teouma Academy
4FW	Andry Namatak		0	0	Teouma Academy

Squad for the 2014 OFC U-20 Championship

Caps and goals as of 1 June 2014.

0#0	Pos.	Player	Date of birth (age)	Caps	Goals	Club
1	1GK	Charlie Waivui	(1996-02-08) 8 February 1996	5	0	Tafea U20
24	1GK	Ricky Dick	(1998-10-17) 17 October 1998	0	0	Teouma Academy

2	2DF	Jaison Thomas	(1997-01-20) 20 January 1997	4	0	Phnom Penh Crown
3	2DF	Goshen Donna	(1997-06-07) June 7, 1997	3	0	Amicale
4	2DF	Alphonse Lency		5	0	Vaum United
5	2DF	Joseph Iaruel	(1998-01-25) 25 January 1998	0	0	St Peter's College
6	2DF	Remy Kalsrap	(1996-01-20) 20 January 1996	5	0	Erakor Golden Star
7	2DF	Elie Melte Rossi	(1996-01-09) January 9, 1996	2	0	Yatel
18	2DF	Kerry Iawak	(1996-03-16) 16 March 1996	4	1	Spirit 08

8	3MF	Justin Koka	(1997-05-05) 5 May 1997	5	1	Amicale
10	3MF	Bong Kalo	(1997-01-18) 18 January 1997	5	2	Tafea
12	3MF	Andre Bule	(1996-08-29) 29 August 1996	2	0	Yatel
14	3MF	Kersom Kalsong		5	4	Erakor Golden Star
15	3MF	Etienne Naieu	(1996-02-13) February 13, 1996	2	0	Amicale
16	3MF	Jacky Ruben (c)	(1996-06-24) June 24, 1996	4	0	Erakor Golden Star
19	3MF	Renold Iwai	(1996-05-31) May 31, 1996	1	0	Yatel

9	4FW	Tony Kaltack	(1996-09-05) 5 September 1996	4	2	Erakor Golden Star
11	4FW	Alex Saniel	(1996-11-08) November 8, 1996	5	1	Fencibles United
13	4FW	Ruben Frank	(1996-10-07) October 7, 1996	5	0	Shepherds United
17	4FW	Sam Iwai		3	0	Teouma Academy

Current squad

Caps and goals as of 10 March 2013.

0#0	Pos.	Player	Date of birth (age)	Caps	Goals	Club
1	1GK	Seiloni Iaruel	(1995-04-17) 17 April 1995	9	0	Tafea
20	1GK	Kalo Firiam	(1994-12-10) December 10, 1994	0	0	Tafea

2	2DF	Raoul Coulon	(1995-12-03) 3 December 1995	2	0	Tupuji Imere
3	2DF	Chanel Obed	(1995-09-03) 3 September 1995	2	0	Amicale
4	2DF	Jaycen Botleng	(1994-06-06) June 6, 1994	4	0	Tafea
5	2DF	Kevin Shem	(1993-12-05) 5 December 1993	9	2	Tafea
6	2DF	Jais Malsarani	(1994-03-07) 7 March 1994	4	0	Tafea
15	2DF	Eric Johnsam	(1993-05-19) May 19, 1993	1	0	Shepherds United

7	3MF	Barry Mansale	(1995-11-01) 1 November 1995	3	0	Tupuji Imere
8	3MF	Jackson Tasso	(1993-07-12) 12 July 1993	4	1	Amicale
12	3MF	Santino Mermer	(1995-05-28) 28 May 1995	1	0	Shepherds United
14	3MF	Michel Coulon	(1995-12-03) 3 December 1995	3	0	Tupuji Imere
16	3MF	Zica Manuhi	(1993-07-23) July 23, 1993	4	1	Ifira Black Bird
18	3MF	Philipe Tabilip	(1993-05-24) May 24, 1993	1	1	Unattached

9	4FW	Jean Kaltak	(1994-08-19) 19 August 1994	9	9	Erakor Golden Star
10	4FW	Bill Nicolls	(1993-06-03) June 3, 1993	4	0	Tupuji Imere
11	4FW	Ratu Hungai	(1993-10-18) October 18, 1993	2	0	Unattached
13	4FW	Dalong Damalip	(1993-05-12) May 12, 1993	4	4	Amicale
17	4FW	Nicol Tari	(1994-11-29) November 29, 1994	2	1	Tafea
19	4FW	Edwin Bai	(1995-12-21) December 21, 1995	1	0	Malampa Revivors

References

↑ "Pathway to FIFA U-20 World Cup 2015 revealed". 7 May 2014. Retrieved 7 May 2014.

External links

Vanuatu Football Federation official website

Football in Vanuatu

Vanuatu Football Federation

National teams

Men	National team Olympic (U-23) U-20 U-17 U-15

Women	National team Olympic (U-23) U-20 U-17

League system

Men	TVL League VFF National Super League

Domestic cups

Men	Port Vila Shield TVL Smile Cup

International	Polynesia Cup (defunct) Four Nation’s Friendship Cup

Awards

Footballer of the Year
Top scorers

Lists

All-time Table
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Venues

Men's clubs
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Records

National football under-20 teams of Oceania (OFC)

American Samoa Cook Islands Fiji Kiribati¹ New Caledonia New Zealand Niue¹ Papua New Guinea Samoa Solomon Islands Tahiti Tonga Tuvalu¹ Vanuatu

¹ Associate member - Not a member of FIFA

OFC U-20 Championship

Tournaments	Tahiti 1974 New Zealand 1978 Fiji 1980 Papua New Guinea 1982 Australia 1985 New Zealand 1986 Fiji 1988 Fiji 1990 Tahiti 1992 Fiji 1994 Tahiti 1997 Samoa 1998 New Caledonia/Cook Islands 2001 Vanuatu/Fiji 2002 Solomon Islands 2005 New Zealand 2007 Tahiti 2008 New Zealand 2011 Fiji 2013 Fiji 2014 Vanuatu 2016

Squads	1974 1978 1980 1982 1985 1987 1988 1990 1992 1994 1996 1998 2001 2003 2005 2007 2008 2011 2013 2014 2016

FIFA U-20 World Cup

Tournaments	Tunisia 1977 Japan 1979 Australia 1981 Mexico 1983 USSR 1985 Chile 1987 Saudi Arabia 1989 Portugal 1991 Australia 1993 Qatar 1995 Malaysia 1997 Nigeria 1999 Argentina 2001 UAE 2003 Netherlands 2005 Canada 2007 Egypt 2009 Colombia 2011 Turkey 2013 New Zealand 2015 South Korea 2017 TBA 2019

Qualification	AFC CAF CONCACAF CONMEBOL OFC UEFA

Squads	1977 1979 1981 1983 1985 1987 1989 1991 1993 1995 1997 1999 2001 2003 2005 2007 2009 2011 2013 2015

Book Team appearances

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